27 Books to Help Kids Understand the Immigrant Experience

Parents need to know that Mamá the Alien is a cute, bilingual picture book that introduces issues related to immigration, documentation, and citizenship in a warm, lighthearted way for kids. It starts with young Sophia finding her mother's resident alien card and jumping to the conclusion that Mamá is from outer space, and it ends with Mamá celebrating after her U.S. citizenship ceremony. This kid-friendly introduction to these concepts has vibrant, playful, engaging art and should help immigrant and non-immigrant families alike understand a bit more about the path to citizenship.